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WG05 HRP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,537 mi
Last recorded157,537 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 HRP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 157,537 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

BAD oil leak

Front bonnet shows damage

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer arch cover loose

Offside Front Outer arch cover loose

Offside Front Outer door shows damage

Offside Front wing shows damage

Rear exhaust box shows signs of blowing

Pass 8 Dec 2020 150,310 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both n/s o/s [D] bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both n/s o/s brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate worn (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2020 150,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front inner c. v. boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear n/s outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear both number plate lights not working (4.7.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer head light lenses misty (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both n/s o/s [D] bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both n/s o/s brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate worn (0.1 (b))

brake pedal rubber worn

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2019 147,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 147,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 142,733 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 142,731 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 136,724 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 136,723 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 132,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 132,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at side of fuel tank both pipes to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 127,507 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Fail 27 Nov 2015 127,507 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 20 Nov 2014 122,982 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 122,952 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 122,953 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 114,388 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 104,173 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 91,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 91,493 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 82,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2009 73,606 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 56,128 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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WG05 HRP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG05 HRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WG05 HRP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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